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Great location in the heart New Buffalo

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Front porch
Exterior detail
Interior detail
Living room as you enter the home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81842 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great location in the heart New Buffalo

Welcome to the Barton Street Bungalow! Our home is located in the heart of New Buffalo, Michigan, where you can experience the relaxing charm of this quintessential Michigan beach town while you enjoy deluxe, resort quality accommodations in this beautifully furnished, classic arts and crafts home and gardens.



The home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath, sleeping 8 comfortably. The home welcomes you with a well furnished, classic covered front porch. Upon entering the first floor there is a bright and cozy living room, dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, one full bathroom with a tub and a convenient Master bedroom suite with a queen size bed and a full bath with shower. The Master bedroom also enjoys its own private covered porch that overlooks the beautiful yard and gardens, the perfect spot for morning coffee or that last glass of wine in the evening. On the second floor you will find a half bathroom along with three bedrooms, two are furnished with queen size beds and one bedroom has two twins. Of course the home offers wi-fi internet, HD cable, 55” HDTV, washer/dryer, central air, custom furnishings, original art work, generous supply of high quality kitchen equipment, beach equipment and chairs and all of the small details that you would expect in a well furnished private home.





Summer and Fall is all about being outside and this home is a entertainment dream! The home celebrates the outdoors with beautiful gardens, two covered porches, a spacious deck divided into dining, cooking and living area along with a very special summer house. Enjoy barbecues on the gas fired grill and relax with your favorite beverage while sitting with friends and family around the gas fire table after your day at the beach, biking, paddling, touring the Makers Trail and orchards or just relaxing! The backyard and summer house provides ample play and entertainment area for everyone.





The home is in a perfect in town location. It is three blocks to the lake and walking distance to grocery store, shops, restaurants, public beach, marina, bike, kayak and paddle board rentals and the Amtrak train station. In addition, the home is close to the Four Winds Casino, the Makers Trail featuring local breweries, wineries and distilleries, Harbor Country Antique shops, Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, weekend farmers market, 20 minutes to the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, and only 40 minutes from the University of Notre Dame to enjoy those fall football weekends. There are also several Day spa's and golf courses in the area.




The Barton Street Bungalow is a great family and friend’s vacation rental for all seasons in the perfect location, 65 miles from Chicago, a million miles from Monday!
Member of the Harbor Chamber of Commerce




NOTE:
Check in 4:00pm EST check out 10:00am EST
** three night minimum stay in the summer season (June 13 through September 2)
**two night minimum stay in the off season (May-June 13 and after Labor Day)
Weekend stays must include Friday and Saturday nights




We have exterior cameras to monitor the exterior of our home for liability reasons for our insurance. They are located at each exterior door and the backyard gate . There are absolutely no cameras located inside the house.




**A signed rental agreement is required for your stay and must be in place prior to check in, in order to obtain access to the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not provide cribs, high chairs
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Events

No events allowed
With specific prior arrangements
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
THIS IS A NO SMOKING PROPERTY-inside or outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put items away that were uses such as books, puzzles. place any furniture that was moved back to where it found.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY No Access code given without required Signed Rental Agreement empty next door is not part of the rental
Keep the property ,furnishings in good order only use appliances for their intended uses Register all guests/cars as required by the City NO PARTIES
Guests are not allowed to exceed the occupancy limit of the property ALL guests staying overnight at property must be identified in Rental Agreement

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: With specific prior arrangements
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CR23-0075

About the area

New Buffalo

Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Marina Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Local - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the fall colors in Harbor Country. Great location in the heart New Buffalo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy the fall colors in Harbor Country. Great location in the heart New Buffalo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the fall colors in Harbor Country. Great location in the heart New Buffalo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the fall colors in Harbor Country. Great location in the heart New Buffalo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the fall colors in Harbor Country. Great location in the heart New Buffalo located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Lovely property, exactly as described in listing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this property. We had a large group including small kids and it worked out perfect. Location is perfect. Walking distance to everything including humming bird lounge and beer church next door. Hosts were very responsive. Absolutely no complaints and we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Find in a Great Location

Well-appointed, charming home, decorated beautifully and close to everything! Several inviting spaces to gather, with thoughtful touches throughout! Walk 2-3 blocks to get to restaurants and shops, and just a bit further to the beautiful beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend Getaway

This property was amazing! Perfect location, clean, loved the robes and fresh flowers. Everything was smooth and easy and we would stay here again! Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Both the home and the property manager were great! The website (not the homeowner) made a mistake and my booking dates got changed, and Lorraine was extremely quick to help get it corrected. Home was clean, exactly as advertised, and in a great location! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Beach Vacay

We had our family of 8 stay here to celebrate our daughter’s 30 birthday. The house was in a perfect location . We walked everywhere…. Beach, restaurants , grocery store and bars. The house was stocked with everything we needed or could have needed. Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation home for our family!

You’ll never say, “I wish this house had _____,” because it has everything! Walking distance to main strip and beach, quiet street, amenities galore and comfortable bedrooms. Lorene was responsive and upfront with all the needed information. Our family ages 2yrs - 63 loved our time there and we look forward to another lovely visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic! If you go to New Buffalo stay at this property!

We stayed here for our annual beach summer trip. The property could not have been any better! The house was very clean and well maintained and had everything we could possibly need. The owners were very responsive and caring! The location is amazing, it is steps away to downtown and a short walk to the beach! The yard and deck/porch areas very peaceful and relaxing! We definetly recommend the property and owners to anyone traveling to New Buffalo. Thank you Lorene and Bill for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Clean, cozy, great amenities, convenient location

We have rented many VRBO’s and this is one of the best. We genuinely enjoyed our stay here. The amenities were plentiful and thoughtful: a well stocked kitchen (coffee, spices, storage containers, blender, every kind of cooking utensil), beach chairs and towels, umbrellas, parking passes for beach (totally awesome), plenty of towels, comfy beds, robes; I could go on and on. The backyard area is so well appointed with fire pit and summer house which we used for dinner several times. The house is within walking distance to stores, restaurants, ice cream, the grocery store, and the beach; very convenient. The home is a charming updated Bungalo that comfortably fit seven adult sized people and one child. Never felt like we we on top of each other. Nothing here is cheap or half done. Finally we got to meet the owners Lorene and Bill. They are a very helpful warm couple. Will definitely stay here again should we come back this way.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable, clean house in great location

Spent a long weekend at this lovely house with three friends. The kitchen is extremely well stocked with pots, pans, cooking utensils, etc, especially for a rental property. The beds were very comfortable, as was the kitchen and living room. We briefly used the fire pit, but we abandoned it due to mosquitos. The "summer house" was comfortable for game playing and hanging out. We were able to walk to the beach, about 5 blocks, which was great because parking looked scarce and there was actually traffic to get there. The house was stocked with beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and a handy wagon to transport everything. This made our beach visits comfortable and enjoyable. We also enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding on the Galien River, and we were able to walk to that too. We did drive to the Warren Dunes, and to Mike's Blueberries, which is just outside New Buffalo. Had a great trip and would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Later checkout preferred.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice, outside is nice too. Location is great. Would totally recommend renting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all agreed it was the best place we ever stayed!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and a wonderful stay.

This was a luxurious retreat for a weekend in New Buffalo. The home is beautiful and well presented and great for a group of people to gather. The host was absolutely wonderful and communicative.We will stay here again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

We stayed 3 nights in this absolutely beautiful home and it was so hard to leave! Wish we stayed longer. Anything you could possibly need was supplied. It was like staying in a hotel but 1000x better! The outdoor space and the guest house were amazing! Loved the gas fire pit outside. Loved how close the house was to downtown and the beach. I would love to make this a yearly trip! You will not be disappointed booking this amazing home! Also, Lorene was fantastic and quick to respond to any questions I had. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!! I am absolutely in love! 💜
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Group House for New Buffalo Trip!

The house was perfect for our family trip to New Buffalo! We had a group of a few families with young kids and the house/patio worked really well. We will absolutely rent this house again if we return to New Buffalo - highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay with Friends

This bungalow is perfect for groups of 8. The home is spacious, warm and inviting. It has everything you could need in New Buffalo, including beach chairs. The kitchen is completely stocked and has fun Fiesta dishware. The beds are comfortable, and the bathrooms are updated. All the rooms feel much bigger than the pictures indicate. Lorene checked in with us each day via text to ensure we were enjoying our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Buffalo Stay

We loved our stay and had a wonderful time in this beautiful home. Great location to town and beach.It was a joy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short sweet weekend

Some friends and I spent a weekend and had a great time! We were particularly impressed with how well the kitchen was stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrode D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Trip

This location is absolutely fantastic. A short walk to the beach with plenty of places to eat and drink within a few hundred steps the house. Highly recommended for a medium sized group of people. I genuinely wish our stay was longer to enjoy the house, the hammock/backyard, and the sunroom. The beach wagon came in handy for us and instructions for everything we needed (from beach towels to cleaning up) was well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day gathering

Great location - right in town, short walk to beach. House was very well equipped ( lots of kitchen equipment plus beach chairs, beach wagon, etc.) and well-cared for. Nice touches like fresh flowers at check-in. Older home ( only 1/2 bath upstairs where most bedrooms are) but overall very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Springfield, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!

Beautiful bungalow with plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach! Very clean and the owners obviously take great pride in this charming home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

We had a long weekend in New Buffalo as a family and the house was perfect! We had two adult couples and children upstairs and grandparents in the downstairs master. Perfect setup, fantastic location (walked to Oinks and dinner every evening) and host was great to work with. The summer house in back was icing on the cake. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yard and summer house a favorite

Family and friends for a long weekend enjoyed plenty of space, especially the summer house for lots of card games. Kitchen had all possible amenities. Ideal location behind a brewery so we didn't worry about our music or laughter outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, cute house, great outdoor area

The house was perfect for us - 4 adults and 3 kids. The location is wonderful and we were able to walk everywhere - the beach, dinner, grocery store, ice cream shop, coffee shop. Lorene was very helpful and easy to contact. The outdoor area is beautiful and relaxing, and we loved the fire table at night. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lorene D'Orazio

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Thank you for considering the Barton Street Bungalow for your vacation home. We are the Lenga family; Bill, Lorene, Marisa. We live in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in the City of Chicago and have been visiting the Harbor Country area since we were young kids. As a young couple we rented homes in nearly every beachside community stretching from Sheridan Beach, Indiana to Lakeside, Michigan. Finally, we purchased our cottage in Union Pier nearly 26 years ago, shortly after our daughter Marisa was born. Today, Marisa is married, graduated from Loyola Medical school and is a Resident for Dermatology. As we enter into our retirement years , we find ourselves spending most weekends and nearly all summer in Harbor County. We truly love the simple joys that our home in Union Pier has brought to our lives. The time we spend here is focused on family, friends and neighbors all here in a common bond of enjoying the magnificent natural beauty of the area; the intimacy of the small town feel; the personal touch experienced at the local merchants; the bounty of the orchards, vineyards and veggies and the pleasures of the local dining, wineries, breweries and distilleries.

We have a keen interest in architecture, design and horticulture. That said, we love old houses and particularly craftsman style bungalows. The Barton Street Bungalow is the second renovation of an Arts and Crafts style house we have undertaken in the area with the first being our cottage in Union Pier. Here we made improvements to the home, worked with a local craftsman to design and build most of the furniture and finally, we designed the landscape planting over 260 trees and shrubs and several hundred perennials in our gardens. Last, we designed and built all of the hardscape including the Summer House and decks that were built around one of three of our nearly 100 year old maple trees that are the center piece of the landscape. We hope you find our efforts are worthy of your stay.

Why they chose this property

The home’s location and charm is what sold us on this old house. Although it is only a quick seventy-five mile car or train ride from the city, New Buffalo and all of Harbor Country acts as the perfect get-away from hectic city life and provides the ideal location for rest, relaxation, and, most importantly, quality family time. With all of the activities like bike riding through the farm country, kayaking down the Galien River, or relaxing by the gorgeous Lake Michigan waters, New Buffalo is the perfect place to create lasting memories for years to come.

What makes this property unique

Within the heart of New Buffalo, the Barton Street bungalow is the perfect “home away from home.” The lovely interior and exterior rooms and landscape, provides a resort like feel to this charmed arts and crafts style cottage. The bungalow is walking distance to all amenities and attractions, such as the grocery store, local shops, and restaurants. A short three-block walk brings guests to the harbor and public beach access. Additionally, the bungalow has a large yard space and outdoor area that is perfect for children to play and adults to entertain large groups. Whether it be a romantic getaway or a family reunion, the Barton Street Bungalow is the ideal place to create amazing memories to last a life time!

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